Gear Review: Ahnu Firetrail Winter Trail Shoe
Genuinely breathable winter running shoe, great for long slushy runs.
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Gear Review: Zamberlan 1009 Vioz Top GT RR Mountaineering Boot
Insulated backpacking boots with enough support to carry a 50-pound pack.
Gear Review: Columbia Winter Trek XMT Omni-Tech Hiking Boot
Ideal for treks on packed snow, this boot is great for wintry day hikes.
Gear Review: Kamik Snowpass Snowshoe Boot
Ideal for snowshoeing, or wintry day hikes, this boot keeps your feet dry and warm.
Gear Review: Helly Hansen Lynx Snowshoe Boot
Whether it's snowshoeing, light day hiking, or sloshing through town, this boot does it all.
What's the Ideal Glove System?
Can you recommend a good glove system for colder hikes? Should I bring one pair or two? What should they be made of? Oh, and with longer gloves that bungee up my wrist, should that portion go over or under my jacket sleeve?
Gear Review: Zamberlan 4041 Expert Pro GT RR
Sturdy yet light, this boot is great for the most extreme day hikes.
Gear Review: La Sportiva Baruntse Mountaineering Boot
Made for big peaks, this boot is warm, and great for ice and snow
The Ratings Game: Standardizing Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings
Coming soon: sleeping bags that are as warm as their hangtags claim.
Future Now: Argon-Filled Klymit Vest
A new fill technology that will keep you toasty warm.
Winter Camping: Navigation
Learn to figure out where you are (even in a whiteout) and prevent, or stop, a snowy fall.
Winter Camping Gear & Clothing
Your complete guide to choosing, fitting, and using essential winter gear.
Helly Hansen Trail Moc and W Trail Moc
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Gear Review: Lowrance Endura Sierra
The Lowrance Endura Sierra comes chalk full of street and topo maps.
Gear Review: Garmin Oregon 550t
This top-shelf GPS can pinch hit as a digital camera.
Gear Review: Garmin Foretrex 401
This wrist-ready, weather-resistant GPS device is only 2.2 ounces.
Gear Review: Delorme PN-30
This sturdy GPS device is only $300 and comes loaded with topos.
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GPS, compass, digital video and camera capabilities–this phone has it all.
Gear Review: REI OXT Airflyte Running Jacket
This hoodless jacket is breathable and stretchy, perfect for aerobic activities.
Gear Review: Rab Latok Alpine Jacket
This '08 Editors' Choice Award winner is still a staff favorite.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Revel Jacket
This Outdoor Research jacket was deemed "most comfortable" thanks to its stretch Pertex Shield fabric.
Gear Review: ARC'TERYX Alpha SL Pullover Jacket
Pulling this jacket over many layers is a breeze with the elbow to hem pit zip.
Gear Review: Westcomb Revenant Hardshell
This Westcomb hardshell is at its best in extreme, wet conditions.
Gear Review: Millet Aerial Max Evo Hardshell
This Millet hardshell is a great climbing jacket due to its high range of motion.
Gear Review: Ground Essence All-Season Shell
This lightweight, breathable hardshell comes complete with a transponder.
Gear Review: MontBell Stretch Gaiter
These lightweight ankle gaiters stretch over any light to midweight shoe.
Gear Review: Feathered Friends Down Booties
These 800-fill down booties come complete with a detachable outer layer.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Pinnacle Stretch Gaiter
These burly Mountain Hardwear mountaineering gaiters performed equally well with lightweight scrambling shoes.
Gear Review: EMS Spindrift Gaiters
These leak-free polyurethane-coated nylon gaiters are less than $30.
Gear Review: Darn Tough Mountaineering Sock
These above-the-calf mountaineering socks offer extra warmth when you need it most.
Gear Review: Wigwam Trail Mix Fusion Socks
These Wigwam socks are great for skiing thanks to the blister protection offered by the polypro inner face.
Gear Review: Point 6 Active Medium Cushion Crew Socks
This midweight crew sock by Point 6 was a tester favorite.
Gear Review: Dermatone Lips 'n Face with Z-Cote Sunscreen
This sunscreen goes on clear and blocks sun and wind. Bonus, it also moisturizes.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Expedition Trekking Poles
Skiing, hiking, or mountaineering–these Black Diamond poles are made for it all.
Backcountry Access Float 30 Avlanche Airbag
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Equinox Convert Pants
These zip-off Outdoor Research pants are practical and stylish.
Gear Review: Marmot Murallon Pants
These Marmot pants are great for rugged, winter activity.
Gear Review: Lafuma LD Prowarm Battle Pants
Check out Testers Kelly Bastone, Liz Cornish, Shannon Davis, Jonathan Dorn, Ben Fullerton's author page.
Gear Review: Isis Cassandra Pant
These pants for ladies are practical and flattering.
Gear Review: Ground Puritan Pants
These Ground softshell pants fit a variety of sizes and are remarkably tough.
Gear Review: GoLite Badlands Trinity Pants
These waterproof GoLite shell pants are heavy duty.
Gear Review: ARC'TERYX Squamish Pullover Jacket
Soak up the sun in this windproof ARC'TERYX pullover.
Gear Review: The North Face Valkyrie Jacket
This cold-weather The North Face jacket comes complete with handwarmer pockets.
Gear Review: REI Taku Waterproof Jacket
This waterproof, hooded REI jacket is stretchy and breathable.
Gear Review: Cloudveil FirsTurn Hooded Jacket
This Cloudveil jacket is great for wind, snow, and light precipitation. And it's under $200.
Gear Review: ARC'TERYX Gamma LT Pullover Softshell Jacket
This ARC'TERYX pullover is the perfect mix of baselayer and jacket.
Gear Review: REI Ace SW2 Tent
This two-person, single-wall REI tent is tough, versatile, and $300.
Gear Review: NEMO Tenshi 2-Person Tent
This two-person NEMO tent is versatile and comes with a Condensation Curtain.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1-Person Tent
This solo Mountain Hardwear tent is great when the temperature dips.
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear EV Direct 2-Person Tent
This Mountain Hardwear alpine tent is easy to set up, yet sturdy in strong winds.
Gear Review: L.L. Bean Backcountry Dome 3-Person Tent
This three-person, all-season L.L.Bean tent costs less than $350.
Gear Review: Black Diamond Mega Ultralight Tent
This 2 lbs. 5 oz. update to Black Diamond's Megamid promises to be a new classic.
Gear Review: Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6-Person Tent
This four-season tent palace isn't just spacious inside, it has a 26-foot vestibule.
Wolverine Volt
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Wolverine Sidewinder
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Wolverine Omar
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Wolverine Fortis
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Montrail PR Rockridge
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Montrail PR Feather Peak GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Montrail PR AT Plus GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Montrail PR Sabino Trail
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Montrail PR AT Plus
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Montrail PR Sabino trail Mid GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Esatto Custom Footwear Rugged Walker
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Esatto Custom Footwear Classic Hiker
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Montrail PR Jawbone
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Burning Soles But No Blisters
I have a burning sensation in the soles of my feet when I am long-distance hiking, but no blisters. Do you have a solution?
Life Link Trillium
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Life Link Triple Direct
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Life Link Explorer
Get a grip on the best carbon poles we've ever tested.
Garmont 9.81 Bolt
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont 9.81 Bolt
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont 9.81 Race
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont 9.81 Race
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont 9.81 Escape
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont 9.81 Escape
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Tower GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Tower GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Vetta Plus
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
Garmont Vetta Lite GTX
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.